Difference between revisions of "User:Huck/gradwatch password"
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The Apply Yourself requires that you change the GradWatch user password every 60 days. If you fail to change the password or make a mistake in this procedure such that the wrong password is being used, AY will eventually lock you out of the system. You will need to call 1-800-526-3313 (select option 1) in order to get the account unlocked. An automated calendar reminder set for every 8 weeks (giving you a margin of four days) is handy. | The Apply Yourself requires that you change the GradWatch user password every 60 days. If you fail to change the password or make a mistake in this procedure such that the wrong password is being used, AY will eventually lock you out of the system. You will need to call 1-800-526-3313 (select option 1) in order to get the account unlocked. An automated calendar reminder set for every 8 weeks (giving you a margin of four days) is handy. | ||
| − | '''Step One: | + | '''Step One:''' Open the listed GradWatch files |
*ece/tools/gradwatch/devFaculty/defs.php | *ece/tools/gradwatch/devFaculty/defs.php | ||
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*lockers/admin/ece/cronjobs/gradwatch/GW_init.php | *lockers/admin/ece/cronjobs/gradwatch/GW_init.php | ||
| − | '''Step Two: Find the line define ("AYPassword","<currentpassword>"); // Old: <oldpassword> | + | '''Step Two:''' Find the line ''define ("AYPassword","<currentpassword>"); // Old: <oldpassword>'' |
| − | '''Step Three: Move the <currentpassword> into the <oldpassword> space but do not save the file (do this in each open file) | + | '''Step Three:''' Move the <currentpassword> into the <oldpassword> space but do not save the file (do this in each open file) |
| − | '''Step Four: Login to ApplyYourself using the Client ID "ncsu-grad", the User ID "ece5" and the current password. Click on "Manage My Profile". | + | '''Step Four:''' [https://webcenter.applyyourself.com Login to ApplyYourself] using the Client ID "ncsu-grad", the User ID "ece5" and the current password. Click on "Manage My Profile". |
| − | '''Step Five: Generate a | + | '''Step Five:''' Generate a new AY password using the criteria below |
*Passwords must contain at least 6 characters (a minimum of 13 is our standard) | *Passwords must contain at least 6 characters (a minimum of 13 is our standard) | ||
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*Allowed characters are a-z, A-Z, and 0-9. No symbols may be used. | *Allowed characters are a-z, A-Z, and 0-9. No symbols may be used. | ||
| − | + | '''Step Six:''' Enter the current and new passwords on the ApplyYourself "Manage My Profile" page and click "Submit". | |
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| + | '''Step Seven:''' Save all the open GradWatch files. | ||
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| + | '''Step Eight:''' Test GradWatch to verify that you can get a student's AY application | ||
Revision as of 11:54, 3 March 2006
The Apply Yourself requires that you change the GradWatch user password every 60 days. If you fail to change the password or make a mistake in this procedure such that the wrong password is being used, AY will eventually lock you out of the system. You will need to call 1-800-526-3313 (select option 1) in order to get the account unlocked. An automated calendar reminder set for every 8 weeks (giving you a margin of four days) is handy.
Step One: Open the listed GradWatch files
- ece/tools/gradwatch/devFaculty/defs.php
- ece/tools/gradwatch/faculty/defs.php
- ece/tools/gradwatch/devOffice/defs.php
- ece/tools/gradwatch/office/defs.php
- lockers/admin/ece/cronjobs/gradwatch/GW_init.php
Step Two: Find the line define ("AYPassword","<currentpassword>"); // Old: <oldpassword>
Step Three: Move the <currentpassword> into the <oldpassword> space but do not save the file (do this in each open file)
Step Four: Login to ApplyYourself using the Client ID "ncsu-grad", the User ID "ece5" and the current password. Click on "Manage My Profile".
Step Five: Generate a new AY password using the criteria below
- Passwords must contain at least 6 characters (a minimum of 13 is our standard)
- Passwords must include at least one letter and one number
- Allowed characters are a-z, A-Z, and 0-9. No symbols may be used.
Step Six: Enter the current and new passwords on the ApplyYourself "Manage My Profile" page and click "Submit".
Step Seven: Save all the open GradWatch files.
Step Eight: Test GradWatch to verify that you can get a student's AY application